Content Creator

The Community Solution Education System; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,740 - 38,862; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time-off

Medical and dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan with employer contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Community Solution Education System in Chicago is hiring a Content Creator to develop engaging content for digital platforms. This role involves creating videos, photos, and written content to represent campus life. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years in content creation, social media expertise, and strong skills in videography and photography. A competitive salary range of $26.67 - $28.21 per hour along with benefits such as paid time-off and insurance coverage is offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in content creation, digital marketing, or social media.
• Strong videography, photography, and video editing skills.
• Knowledge of social media trends and best practices for audience engagement.

Responsibilities

• Capture and produce high-quality short-form video content for social media.
• Write compelling captions and storytelling elements enhancing visual content.
• Track content performance metrics to refine future strategies.

Skills

Videography

Photography

Social media management

Content creation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, or related field

Tools

Adobe Premiere

Final Cut Pro

CapCut

Job description

Job Title: Content Creator

Department: Marketing

Job Purpose

Reporting directly to the Social Media Director, the Content Creator is responsible for developing high-quality, engaging content across various digital social media and additional digital platforms to enhance the visibility and impact of The Community Solution and its institutions. This role involves creating short-form videos, photography, written content, and social media posts to authentically represent campus life and institutional initiatives.

The ideal candidate is a highly creative and self-motivated storyteller who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. They should have a strong background in videography, photography, and social media content creation, with a keen eye for visual storytelling. Experience working in a higher education setting or community-based organization is a plus. This person must be comfortable working independently, capturing real-time content on campus, and engaging directly with students, faculty, and staff to bring institutional stories to life.

Position Responsibilities

Content Creation & Production

• Capture and produce high-quality short-form video content optimized for social media platforms such as Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
• Plan, shoot, and edit engaging photo and video content that aligns with brand messaging and storytelling goals.
• Write compelling captions, post copy, and storytelling elements that enhance visual content.
• Develop multimedia content that supports student recruitment, alumni engagement, institutional marketing campaigns, and brand storytelling.

Social Media Strategy & Execution

• Work closely with the social media team to execute content strategies tailored for different platforms and target audiences.
• Ensure content is optimized for reach, engagement, and platform-specific best practices.
• Stay up to date on social media trends, emerging platforms, and content best practices, implementing innovative ideas that enhance audience engagement.
• Monitor audience interactions and adapt content strategies based on performance analytics.

On-the-Ground & Real-Time Content Capture

• Actively attend and document key institutional events, student activities, faculty highlights, and campus culture moments to produce timely and relevant content.
• Build relationships with students, faculty, and staff to identify compelling storytelling opportunities.
• Maintain a consistent presence at assigned campuses or institutions to authentically represent their unique culture and student experience.

Collaboration & Brand Alignment

• Work closely with designers, copywriters, and marketing leads to ensure brand consistency across all content.
• Coordinate with admissions teams and institutional stakeholders to align content with recruitment and engagement goals.
• Adhere to brand guidelines and tone of voice, ensuring all content reflects institutional values and messaging priorities.

Performance Monitoring & Optimization

• Track content performance metrics, analyzing engagement trends to refine and improve future content strategies.
• Provide recommendations for content adjustments based on audience insights and social media analytics.

Required Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Digital Media, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in content creation, digital marketing, or social media.
• Strong videography, photography, and video editing skills, with experience in tools like Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro, or CapCut.
• Knowledge of social media trends, platform algorithms, and best practices for audience engagement.
• Ability to work independently and capture real-time, on-location content.
• Strong writing skills, with the ability to craft compelling captions and social post copy.
• Experience using social media management and analytics tools to track performance and optimize content strategies.
• Passion for higher education marketing and student engagement.

Compensation & Benefits

This opportunity is budgeted at $26.67 - $28.21 base compensation. Additional compensation factors may impact total compensation. Benefits include generous paid time‑off, medical and dental insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plan with employer contribution, multiple flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement.

The Community Solution is an Equal Opportunity Employer.